Christmas tram
…Amstel Station this morning — a beautiful sunrise and tram number 12 ready for Christmas:…
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Fenix Museum Rotterdam: Inside the Art Museum About Migration
…lightning. Dutch weather being what it is, don’t write it off because the morning looks grim. More on the Fenix museum’s website. Fenix Warehouse, Courtesy of Rotterdam City Archives Fenix is funded by the Droom en Daad Foundation, which is helping redefine Rotterdam for the 21st century – developing new kinds of arts and culture institutions. I hope many people will go there and open their mind to the stories being told, and, when they leave, th…
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The Calm after the Storm: Light Festival by Boat
…big storm of January hit the Netherlands. The strong winds started in the morning and intensified throughout the day. Trains and flights were cancelled, even the trams stopped in Amsterdam. There were videos all over the internet of people , roofs and heavy containers being blown away by the wind. I thought, there is no way we can still go for the boat ride tonight! But we called them and they said the ride is still on, because the wind will stop…
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Alkmaar Cheese Market: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
…July and August from 19.00 until 21.00, for those who can’t attend in the morning. Situated north of Amsterdam, Alkmaar offers more than just an iconic cheese market, but also scenic canals and historic cobbled streets, so a trip to the market must be completed with a visit of the city and maybe a boat tour on the narrow canals. ✨Day-trip suitability International visitors: ● ● ● ● ○ — Highly recommended if you have time NL-based day-trippers: ●…
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Living on the water
…to enjoy a great sunset. Here are some pictures, taken on a lovely Sunday morning. I’ll let you enjoy a virtual walk while pondering what it would feel like to live here. Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for more stories about life in the Netherlands, written by a real local, updated constantly. Check out my photo book: Amsterdam Through the Seasons! Love what you’re reading? Support my work with a small donat…
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The light of a September day
…sterdam. These photos were taken during different moments of the day, from morning untill the sunset, and the transformation of the Dutch light during the day can be easily observed. Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for more stories about life in the Netherlands, written by a real local, updated constantly. Check out my photo book: Amsterdam Through the Seasons! Love what you’re reading? Support my work with a…
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The Dreamlike Beauty of Giethoorn in Summer
…ery well in the cosy apartment situated in Giethoorn’s marina and the next morning we had our coffee outside, looking at the canal and even enjoying the rain. I’ll come back with more details on different parts of our trip, but, for now, here’s the first batch of pictures. Enjoy! Read more of my articles about Giethoorn: The Not So Fairytale-Like Side of Giethoorn A Lovely Evening in Giethoorn A Magical Place: Giethoorn, the Village With No Roads…
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A visit to the Waterlooplein flea market
…a great choice. The place is usually crowded — it’s better to visit in the morning, when all the vendors are still around (they tend to pack up and leave quite early). Have a lot of patience and don’t forget to take a closer look at that old Dutch porcelain and tiles. Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for more stories about life in the Netherlands, written by a real local, updated constantly. Check out my photo…
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#NoFilter Amsterdam
…ct Van Gogh painting. The perfect time to take this kind of photo is early morning (before the boats start sailing or the ducks wake up and disturb the water mirror). 3. Amsterdam’s architecture is diverse, from the spectacular façades in the old city centre to the modern buildings on Westerdok. I like how the silhouettes of the buildings in this area combine with the natural elements. 4. From time to time, move your focus to the details — and the…
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The Healing Power of the Forest
…hild yelling or a dog barking. My thoughts, spinning around in my head all morning, are now peacefully sitting there, almost asleep. I feel at peace with everything and everyone. This is the effect a long forest walk has on me. In 2020, the year of reduced human contact, the forest was my saviour. It brought me comfort and serenity; I observed it from the spring to autumn and I noticed all the transformations, big and small, all the colours, shape…
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